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Best yurt rentals in Vermont: where to find them and what to expect
Vermont has more yurts per capita than any other northeastern state — a combination of strong second-home culture, plentiful private acreage, and a clientele that’s enthusiastic about both farms and skiing. The state’s yurts run from $70/night state-park bunks to $300+/night four-season retreats with mountain views.
This is a region-by-region tour of where to find the good ones, what each offers, and how to think about your booking.
1. Burlington area — easy-access yurts
Burlington itself doesn’t have yurts inside the city, but within a 45-minute drive you’ll find a handful of properties — typically on small farms or wooded acreage. These are the right pick if you’re flying into BTV and want to ease into the experience.
What to expect: 20–24 ft yurts, electricity, bathhouse, sometimes a kitchenette. Often family-run.
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2. Stowe + Mt. Mansfield — winter yurts
Stowe is Vermont’s most famous ski town and the yurts here lean toward four-season. Multiple operators run insulated yurts with wood stoves on properties within 20 minutes of the resort. Best for: skiers wanting an alternative to lodge stays, fall foliage trips, and anyone who likes the idea of a hot tub after a day on the mountain.
What to expect: insulated yurts, wood stove + electric heat, often hot tubs or sauna access, premium pricing ($180–$320).
3. Mad River Valley — foliage-season favorite
Warren, Waitsfield, and the surrounding Mad River Valley have a small but excellent yurt cluster, often on working farms. The autumn here is famously good. Yurts in this area are deliberately quiet — many operators advertise “off-grid” or “no Wi-Fi” as features.
What to expect: 20–30 ft yurts, often with composting toilets, sometimes off-grid solar. Premium pricing during foliage season (early Oct through mid-Oct).
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4. The Northeast Kingdom — true solitude
Vermont’s NEK is the most remote part of the state — vast woods, very low population, dark skies. The yurts here are scattered, often on farms or remote private acreage. This is the pick if you want quiet over everything else.
What to expect: smaller operators, often off-grid, wood-stove heat, basic but well-built. Some have lake access.
5. Brattleboro area — gentle, accessible
Brattleboro sits at Vermont’s southeast corner — easier to reach from NYC, Boston, or Hartford than the rest of the state. Yurts in the area are mid-range, often on small farms or wooded properties.
What to expect: 20-foot yurts, electricity, often pet-friendly, bathhouse access. Good for first-time Vermont yurt-campers.
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6. Manchester / Dorset — gentleman’s-farm yurts
This is Vermont’s most “Connecticut-meets-rural” corner — affluent second-home country with a few elegant yurt operators tucked into the hills. Stays here lean toward couples and small groups looking for upscale + rural.
What to expect: well-designed yurts, often with chef breakfast options, hot tubs, premium pricing.
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7. Champlain Islands — lake yurts
The islands in Lake Champlain (South Hero, North Hero, Grand Isle) have a small cluster of yurts with water access. Best for: summer stays, kayaking, sunset-watching over the lake.
What to expect: simple yurts, often near or on the water, summer-only or 3-season.
See all listings on the Champlain Islands →
8. Killington / Rutland area
Vermont’s largest ski mountain has a yurt cluster on its periphery — useful for off-resort lodging during ski season. The yurts skew functional rather than luxurious.
What to expect: 4-season yurts, easy access to Killington, sometimes shuttle pickup.
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9. Smugglers’ Notch area
Less famous than Stowe but with a similar mountain feel. The yurt inventory is smaller but the prices are usually a step lower for similar quality.
See all listings near Smugglers’ Notch →
10. Glamping farms statewide
Vermont has a uniquely strong working-farm-meets-glamping segment — yurts on cheese-making farms, sheep farms, organic-vegetable farms. These deliver an experience you can’t replicate elsewhere: the farm tour comes with your stay.
Search the statewide Vermont page and filter for yurts to find the latest farm-yurt inventory.
How to pick the right Vermont yurt
A short decision tree:
- First time, easy access: Burlington area or Brattleboro
- Foliage trip: Mad River Valley, mid-Oct
- Winter / ski: Stowe, Killington, or Smugglers’
- Solitude / dark skies: Northeast Kingdom
- Couples splurge: Manchester or premium Stowe properties
- Family with kids: Brattleboro or any state-park yurt
For more on yurts as a format — what’s inside, what to pack, what to avoid — see our complete yurt guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you stay in a yurt in Vermont year-round?
Yes — about 60% of Vermont yurt rentals are four-season insulated. Winter yurt stays in the Mad River Valley and Stowe are popular. Confirm the listing says 'four-season' or 'insulated' before booking for December–March.
Are Vermont yurts heated with wood stoves or electric?
Both, depending on the property. Wood-stove yurts skew toward backcountry and ski-area properties (cozy but you tend the fire). Electric or mini-split heat is more common at flat-land and family properties. Wood-stove operators usually provide firewood; confirm in the listing.
What does a Vermont yurt rental typically cost?
Median is around $140/night for a 20-foot yurt with electricity and bathhouse access. Premium four-season yurts with en-suite bathrooms run $200–$300. State-park yurts (where available) are cheaper, $70–$100.
What's the best Vermont region for yurt-camping?
The Northeast Kingdom for solitude, the Mad River Valley for foliage, Stowe for mountain access, and the Champlain Islands for water views. Each has a distinct flavor — pick by the kind of trip you want.
Do Vermont yurts allow dogs?
About 35% of Vermont yurt rentals accept dogs. State park yurts in Vermont generally do not allow pets. Always confirm before booking, especially with the smaller operators.